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Production Manager - Maternity Cover

Cloud & Horse Production Ltd

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a freelance Production Manager for a maternity cover role from mid-July to November 2025. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in set management, overseeing projects in fashion, TV, and film, with a focus on creativity and efficiency. This role requires excellent communication, leadership skills, and technical knowledge of creative construction.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 year's experience in set building production management or similar.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Proficient in reading CAD/technical drawings.

Responsibilities

Leading production management for small to medium-scale projects.
Managing budgets and project timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
Maintaining supplier relationships while overseeing project administration.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in set building production management

Tools

CAD

Sketch Up

Excel

Google Sheets

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Fixed term freelance Production Manager role - Maternity cover. To start Mid July - end November 2025, with possibility of second fixed term from Feb/Mar 2026 - June 2026. Some flexibility with dates for the right candidate.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented Production Manager to lead a diverse range of projects from concept to delivery. The successful candidate will partner with a multitude of brands to create & construct captivating set builds across fashion, TV & Film, as well as immersive experiences & exhibitions.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about problem solving with a minimum of 3 year's experience in a set build management role or similar. They will be a creative thinker with great organisational and management skills. The candidate will have a drive for set building and an extensive understanding of creative construction.

Leading production management for small - medium scale projects. Delivering projects on time and within budget without compromising our high standards.
Producing accurate costs and estimates based on design briefs & technical drawings. Managing the budget of each project to ensure target margins are met.
Developing and communicating accurate timelines; scheduling staff, and allocating resources efficiently.
Reporting & evaluating on how successful each project has been in our internal wash up meetings.
Building on relationships with new and existing suppliers and makers/freelancers, whilst maintaining a client facing presence on project/set.
Staying updated on new materials, suppliers, and processes to drive efficiency & innovation.
Managing project administration tasks such as creating schedules, purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, and overseeing timesheets.
Understanding health and safety compliance to ensure each project meets relevant requirements. This includes producing accurate and in-depth RAMS for each project and installation.
Distributing day to day tasks in the workshop and managing the team of makers to create the best workflows.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 year's experience in set building production management or in a similar production role.
Excellent communication, both written & verbal, as well as exceptional time management skills.
Sketch UP & CAD proficient. (Desirable but not essential)
Able to confidently navigate and read CAD/ technical drawings. (Essential)
Proven leadership and management skills, with experience of staff and crew management.
Knowledge of the creative construction process & timelines, with an advanced understanding of materials, and assembly processes.
Able to work confidently in Excel & Google sheets.
Great budgeting and financial skills.
The ability to have a flexible approach to working hours if projects require early starts, working late or weekend work.
Resourcefulness and an ability to problem solve.
Excellent teamwork skills, applied across multiple disciplines.
Great attention to detail and a passion for creative fabrication.

Fixed term freelance contract from mid July - end November.

Salary band £40k-£50k depending on experience (Pro rata for fixed term).

How to Apply

Job Summary

Job Description

Leading production management for small - medium scale projects. Delivering projects on time and within budget without compromising our high standards.
Producing accurate costs and estimates based on design briefs & technical drawings. Managing the budget of each project to ensure target margins are met.
Developing and communicating accurate timelines; scheduling staff, and allocating resources efficiently.
Reporting & evaluating on how successful each project has been in our internal wash up meetings.
Building on relationships with new and existing suppliers and makers/freelancers, whilst maintaining a client facing presence on project/set.
Staying updated on new materials, suppliers, and processes to drive efficiency & innovation.
Managing project administration tasks such as creating schedules, purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, and overseeing timesheets.
Understanding health and safety compliance to ensure each project meets relevant requirements. This includes producing accurate and in-depth RAMS for each project and installation.
Distributing day to day tasks in the workshop and managing the team of makers to create the best workflows.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 year's experience in set building production management or in a similar production role.
Excellent communication, both written & verbal, as well as exceptional time management skills.
Sketch UP & CAD proficient. (Desirable but not essential)
Able to confidently navigate and read CAD/ technical drawings. (Essential)
Proven leadership and management skills, with experience of staff and crew management.
Knowledge of the creative construction process & timelines, with an advanced understanding of materials, and assembly processes.
Able to work confidently in Excel & Google sheets.
Great budgeting and financial skills.
The ability to have a flexible approach to working hours if projects require early starts, working late or weekend work.
Resourcefulness and an ability to problem solve.
Excellent teamwork skills, applied across multiple disciplines.
Great attention to detail and a passion for creative fabrication.

Fixed term freelance contract from mid July - end November.

Salary band £40k-£50k depending on experience (Pro rata for fixed term).

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to Naomi,naomi@cloudandhorse.co.uk. Any questions on the role please use the same email address. Closing date 31st July 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received sufficient applications so would encourage early application.

C&H is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experience.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Movies, Videos, and Sound

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